Gluten Free Ramen (the BEST!)

Name: Gluten Free Ramen
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 8 min
Ingredients: 1 gluten-free rice ramen cake ((I love Lotus foods)); 2 cups chicken broth; 1 egg (optional); 1/2 teaspoon Real Salt; 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/8 teaspoon parsley; black pepper to taste

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This gluten free ramen is such an easy dinner recipe that the whole family will love. Made in under 20 minutes with simple ingredients perfect for anyone.

Traditional ramen noodles are made with wheat flour which isn’t gluten free. These gluten-free ramen noodles not only taste great but they are even better than regular ramen noodles in nutritional profile.

I love nostalgic dishes that I ate as a kid like this ramen. Our tater tot casserole is another one that I had to adjust to be gluten-free but always takes me down memory lane.

With celiac disease it makes it hard to eat at asian restaurants which is why I like to make ramen and other asian foods at home. Making food at home is an excellent way to avoid gluten but it’s also healthier and saves you money.

Soup recipes are so easy to make and very cost effective. Plus, they’re perfect for leftovers. My caprese roasted tomato soup and my instant pot hamburger soup are on repeat during the winter time.

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When I crave another gluten-free pasta dish, I make our tortellini pomodoro, gluten-free Mac and cheese, instant pot pasta, fried gluten-free ravioli or instant pot spaghetti.

Another easy recipe I like to make are my gluten-free egg rolls in the air fryer. The egg rolls go perfectly with this gluten-free ramen for a more complete meal. If you’re looking to pair this soup with more protein, I recommend my gluten-free orange chicken.

Is Japanese ramen gluten-free?

No, Japanese ramen is not gluten free because the main ingredient is wheat flour. In addition to the noodles, the broth of traditional ramen contains soy sauce which is not gluten-free.

When making your own ramen make sure to use gluten-free noodles, like soba noodles, and gluten-free soy sauce. This way you can make sure you’ve catered to any gluten intolerance.

Can you buy gluten-free ramen noodles?

Many grocery stores are now offering a gluten free noodles like brown rice noodles (I love Lotus Foods brand), black rice noodle, glass noodles, and shirataki noodles which are all excellent options to chose from.

If you can’t find these at your local grocery store, try and asian market, whole foods, or a health food store.

What’s in gluten-free ramen?

There’s only a few simple ingredients in this ramen soup that you probably already have in your pantry. Feel free to add more spices or toppings to your liking.

Gluten-free ramen cake

For this recipe you only need one gluten-free rice ramen cake (I like Lotus) but you can double or even triple the recipe if needed.

Chicken broth

I like to use chicken broth but vegetable broth or bone broth will work as well. Opt for low sodium chicken broth if you’re looking for a healthier option.

Real salt

Real Salt really does give this recipe more flavor than normal sea salt does. If you haven’t tried Real Salt, I would definitely recommend it.

Extra spices

I like to add seasoned salt, parsley, and black pepper to my ramen but you can also add onion powder, garlic salt, garlic powder, etc.

Egg

You can add a poached egg to your ramen for extra protein if you’d like. The egg is completely optional but it is yummy!

How to make gluten-free ramen

You can make ramen in under 10 minutes which makes it the perfect quick lunch or quick family dinner.

Step 1: Heat the chicken broth on a stovetop until boiling

Step 2: Add the ramen cake and cook until soft, about 3 minutes

Step 3: Season with remaining ingredients and enjoy hot

Step 4: If you’d like to add an egg, drain the ramen noodles into a bowl and then drop an egg into the hot broth and cook for 2 minutes until soft boiled

Step 5: Pour ramen broth over the noodles and top with the egg

Pro tip: Top your ramen with nutritional yeast, red curry paste, sour cream, our garlic stuffed chicken thighs or miso paste for extra flavor.

Expert tips and FAQs

Is ramen noodle broth gluten-free?

No ramen noodle broth is often made with soy sauce which isn’t gluten-free. You can make your own flavorful broth with chicken stock, fresh vegetables, green onions, etc.

Is the seasoning packet in ramen gluten-free?

No, the seasoning packet in traditional ramen is not gluten free. Making your own seasoning is my favorite way to ensure this easy soup recipe stays gluten-free.

What kind of ramen is gluten-free?

Lotus foods ramen noodles and lotus foods brown rice ramen are good options when making gluten-free ramen soup. You can you different types of noodles as well depending on preference.

Can you save ramen for later?

Yes, you can save your ramen in the fridge for 1-2 days in an airtight container. Like most noodles, they are better fresh but reheating in the microwave or stovetop is a good option.

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